Of the ancient Coptic textiles that still survive, very few examples remain made of silk. This fine example depicts a Byzantine style cross in red with blue highlights, against a beige background. Ca. 4th to 6th century B.C., coming from Coptic Egypt. Textile portion itself measures 4"W x 4-3/4"L, and is in good condition. Mounted against acid-free linen, in presentation box. ... Click for details
Four Miniature Byzantine Glass Juglets cn custom stands, ca. 4th -5th Century CE. Ex: Gershon Bineth collection, Israel. Various sizes with largest at 1 1/4", and all in very good condition.
Byzantine / Early Christian Glass Decorated Jug, ca. 6th - 7th Century CE. Ex: Gershon Bineth collection, Israel. Mould blown with square body, cylindrical neck, funnel shaped rim and single handle. Sides are decorated as follows: (a) shrine with triangular gable and hanging lamp. (b) vertical tabula ansata with net pattern. (c) Shrine with triangular gable and hanging lamp. (d) Net pattern. See impressions in Enlargement two. 5.629" high and in very good condition.
Byzantine Glass Juglet, ca. 4th - 5th Century CE. Ex: Gershon Bineth collection, Israel. Globular body, cylindrical neck with decorated funnel shaped rim and loop handle. 4.606" high and in very good condition.
Byzantine Glass Jar with Purple Trails, ca. 4th - 5th Century CE. Ex: Gershon Bineth collection, Israel. Globular body with flared lip and decorated with turquoise trail. 3.346" high and in very good condition.
A bronze bowl form lamp having a low ring foot, suspended from three link chains with a hook attachment at the top. Wide raised ribbed band around the exterior of the bowl. Green surface patina with areas of light earthen deposits. Intact, exc. cond.
